Ornamental lamp



Dec. 31, 1935. c. D. FINK ORNAMEN'IAL LAMP Filed Oct. 18, 1954 2 Sheets-Sheet l Inventor LZaudefl Fifi v Attorney Patented Dec. 31, 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 1 Claim.

This invention relates to lamps and has as its object the provision of a lamp provided for projecting lantern slides on walls or screens, and which is pleasing in appearance, compact in structure, portable, and suitable for use in theatre foyers, churches, window displays, hotel lobbies, or the living rooms of homes.

The invention, together with its objects and advantages, will be best understood from a study of the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure 1 is an elevational View of a lamp embodying the features of the present invention.

Figures 2, 3, and 4 are horizontal sectional views taken through the lamp at vertically spaced points throughout the length of the lamp.

Figure 5 is an enlarged View of the upper portion of the lamp with certain parts shown in section.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view through the lower portion of the lamp.

Referring to the drawings by reference numerals, it will be seen that the lamp comprises a base 5 having four posts 6 rising therefrom and braced by horizontal bars I.

The lamp proper is arranged on the base 5 within the rectangle formed by the posts 6 and comprises a standard 8 of tubular construction provided at its bottom with a casing or housing 9 in which is located a motor driven fan ID, the motor for which is mounted on a suitable stand The casing 9 is provided with suitable ventilating openings or louvers [2.

At its upper end the post 8 is provided with a housing |3 that closely resembles the housing 9 and accommodates an electric lamp bulb M. The housing I3 is also provided with ventilating openings or louvers l5.

The socket for the lamp bulb I4 is indicated by the reference numeral I6 and includes a tubular stem that is vertically slidable through the hub I! of a spider l8 suitably provided in the upper portion of the post 8. To secure the stem of the lamp socket at the desired adjustment, there is provided a set screw l9 which is operable from outside of the post 8.

The socket I6 is also provided with a suitable switch of the pull chain type, the pull chain thereof being indicated by the reference numeral 20 and accessible from without the post 8.

Mounted on the casing l3 and rising vertically therefrom is suitable grillework 2| of any shape and design, and supported on the upper end of the grillework 2| is a ventilator 22.

Preferably, the grillework 2| comprises a sleeve-like member 23 of mica placed between inner and outer layers 24 and 25 of grillework of any suitable character.

Hinged to the upper edge of the top ventilator 22 is an ornamental mirror 26 and a hinge connection for the mirror includes means for securing the mirror 26 at any desired angle, such means including a suitable manipulating knob 21. For stereopticon purposes, they are arranged within the member 2| upper and lower condens- 5 ing lenses 28 disposed over an opening 29 provided in the top of the lamp housing l3, and said lenses are supported by plates which, at one end, are provided with collars 30 that have sliding engagement with a fixed rod 3| that extends 10 upwardly from the top of the housing l3. The collars 30 are provided with set screws 32 for securing the lenses 28 at the desired vertical adjustment. A projector lens 33 suitable for stereoptic purposes is mounted on a plate 34 which, at 5 one end, is provided with a collar 35 and set screw 36 whereby the plate 34 is secured at the de-' sired adjustment to an adjustment rod 31 that extends through the housing l3, the plates supporting the lenses 28 and which, at its lower end, 20 has threaded engagement with a boss 38 pro- .vided internally of the post 8. At said lower end the rod 31 is provided with a suitable knob to facilitate the manipulation thereof. In this connection, it will also be noted that the plate 34 is 25 provided in its free end with an opening accommodating the guide rod 3| so that the plate 34 may slide freely relative to the rod 3|.

Intermediate the ends thereof the assembly 2| is provided at opposite sides thereof with suit- 30 able frames or supports 38 to accommodate the lantern slide.

Also for the motor associated with the fan It] there is provided a suitable switch 39.

From the foregoing detailed description it will 35 be apparent that the lamp may be used as a usual floor lamp or, when desired, as a stereoptic lamp for projecting slides on screens to the amusement of spectators, and will be suitable for use in hotel foyers, church halls, private homes, and elsewhere.

What is claimed is:

A combined lamp and stereopticon comprising an upstanding tubular pole having a base, and at its upper end a lamp housing, a lamp socket 45 in said post, means for supporting said socket, and means for adjusting said socket at the desired vertical adjustment, an electrical bulb in said socket and disposed within the lamp housing, said lamp housing being provided with an 50 opening in the top portion thereof, a pair of spaced supporting vertically extending rods in said housing, stereoptical elements including condensing lenses and a projecting lens adjustably disposed on said supporting rods, a mirror hinged to the upper edge of said housing and means for securing said mirror at the desired angular adjustments relative to the perpendicular.

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